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Hi All,

Im on the lookout for an Alps printer and have a question for those in the know. If the Alps 5000 the only one where you dont have to switch the black cart out for a white one? Does that mean it can do color, black , and white printing in one run? Ive been looking around the internet and it seems that if you would want a decal that has color, black, and white you need to first print the white and then print another decal with the colors and black and layer them on top one another.

Any info is appreciated.

Thank you,

Eddie

Edited by camaroz06
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The MD1000, MD5000 and MD5500 all print white. The 1000 can only hold 4 cartridges so you will need to swap as necessary. The 5000 and 5500 can hold 8 so swapping cartridges is not a problem.

The main differences are (a) resolution and (B) operating systems.

The MD1000 prints only 600dpi whilst the other two can print 2400dpi

The MD1000 and 5000 ONLY work under Windows XP SP2 or earlier, and ONLY work with a parallel printer port.

The MD5500 has a USB connector and thus can be used in Vista or Windows 7 running Virtual XP.

This is reflected in the prices - you can pick up a refurbished MD1000 for $500 but a 5500 is the better part of $3,000...

Chris

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